HOW TO CARE FOR ENGAGEMENT RINGS AND FINE JEWELLERY
ESSENTIAL CARE
These rules apply to all fine jewellery. Simple habits prevent damage and maintain brilliance.
WHEN TO REMOVE
- • Before showering. Soap creates film that dulls shine
- • Before sleeping. Band can bend. Prongs can loosen
- • During exercise. Pressure bends metal. Diamonds can pop out
- • When applying lotions or perfume. Residue builds up
- • Before swimming. Chlorine damages most metals
- • While cleaning. Harsh chemicals harm both stones and settings
DAILY CARE
- • Wipe with soft cloth after wearing
- • Store separately in fabric-lined box
- • Put jewellery on last when getting dressed
- • Handle by the band, not the stone
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Chemically identical to natural diamonds. Same hardness. Same brilliance. Same care requirements.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- • Soak in warm water with mild dish soap for 20-30 minutes
- • Scrub gently with soft toothbrush, focusing on underside of stone
- • Rinse thoroughly under warm water to remove all soap
- • Pat dry with lint-free cloth
- • Clean weekly for rings worn daily
- • Professional cleaning twice yearly for engagement rings
AVOID
- • Chlorine. Damages metal settings
- • Harsh chemicals like bleach and household cleaners
- • Wearing during exercise or manual work
- • Abrasive materials that scratch settings
MOISSANITE
More brilliant than diamonds. Harder than most gemstones. Maintains fire with minimal care.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- • Clean same as diamonds. Warm water and mild dish soap
- • Soak 10-15 minutes. Brush gently with soft toothbrush
- • Rinse completely to remove all soap residue
- • Dry with lint-free or microfiber cloth
- • Clean weekly. More often if worn daily
- • Commercial jewelry cleaners work. Ensure they are non-abrasive
AVOID
- • Chlorine and bleach. Damage settings
- • Harsh household cleaners
- • Steam cleaners unless setting is secure
- • Abrasive cloths that scratch metal
SOLID GOLD
Does not tarnish or corrode. Softer than other metals. Develops scratches that create character over time.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- • Clean with warm water and mild dish soap
- • Soak for 10-15 minutes. Brush gently
- • Rinse thoroughly and dry with soft cloth
- • Polish with gold-specific polishing cloth when needed
- • Professional cleaning annually restores luster
AVOID
- • Chlorine. Weakens gold alloys over time
- • Harsh chemicals and household cleaners
- • Rough handling. Gold bends and dents easily
- • Storing with harder metals that scratch
WHITE GOLD
Gold mixed with white metals. Plated with rhodium for bright white finish. Plating wears off over time.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- • Clean same as yellow gold. Warm water and mild soap
- • Gentle cleaning extends rhodium plating life
- • Professional replating every 1-3 years for engagement rings
- • Polish only with soft cloth. Avoid abrasive polishing
- • Store in fabric-lined box to prevent scratches
AVOID
- • Chlorine. Damages both gold and rhodium plating
- • Harsh scrubbing. Wears plating faster
- • Household chemicals
- • Wearing during manual work or exercise
PLATINUM
Naturally white. No plating needed. Denser than gold. Develops patina from microscratches.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- • Clean with warm water and mild soap
- • Soak 10-15 minutes. Brush gently
- • Polish with platinum-specific cloth to restore shine
- • Professional polishing removes patina completely
- • Annual professional inspection recommended
AVOID
- • Chlorine. Can discolor platinum over time
- • Harsh chemicals
- • Abrasive cleaners that increase scratching
- • Ultrasonic cleaners unless checked by jeweler first
PROFESSIONAL CARE
Home care maintains appearance. Professional care prevents loss. Schedule regular inspections to catch problems early.
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
- • Every 6 months for engagement rings worn daily
- • Annually for other fine jewellery
- • After any impact or damage
- • Before replating white gold
WHAT JEWELERS CHECK
- • Prong integrity. Loose prongs cause stone loss
- • Metal wear on shanks and settings
- • Stone security and tightness
- • Need for replating on white gold